What is Fachsprachtrainer?

Fachsprachtrainer is an AI-powered training platform for medical German. It helps doctors train their medical language for clinical practice and the Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) — through conversation simulations, Arztbrief exercises, and aloud practice with speech recognition.

What's the difference from Kenntnistrainer?

Kenntnistrainer prepares for the Kenntnisprüfung — that's about medical knowledge. Fachsprachtrainer focuses on medical language and communication in German. Two different exams, two specialized platforms.

Does the FSP only test language or also medical knowledge?

The FSP primarily tests your ability to communicate medically in German — conversations, documentation, explanations. Basic medical knowledge is assumed, but the exam evaluates your language competence.

What German level do I need to start?

B2 German is recommended. You choose your own starting level, and the exercises adapt to the level you picked — from basic communication to exam-ready C1 medical language.

How does speaking practice work?

You speak medical terms and sentences. The app compares the recognized text with the expected phrase and honestly shows which words were recognized. This is training feedback, not an official pronunciation assessment.

Can I practice writing medical reports?

Yes. You receive a clinical scenario and write an Arztbrief. The AI gives you feedback on the structure, medical language, grammar, and completeness of your letter — and shows improvements sentence by sentence.

How is this different from a regular German course?

German courses teach everyday language. Fachsprachtrainer trains medical communication — history taking, findings discussion, patient counseling, medical reports. Every exercise is medical and exam-relevant.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. During the current testing phase you can try every learning area for free. Please tell us directly if something is missing or broken.

Is Fachsprachtrainer also useful for doctors already working in Germany?

Absolutely. Many users are already working in clinical settings and want to improve their medical communication — ward round language, medical reports, patient counseling. The training is as practice-relevant as it is exam-relevant.

Which medical specialties are covered?

Scenarios cover internal medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, neurology, and more. New scenarios are added regularly.

Does the AI make decisions about me?

No. The AI only gives you practice feedback on your training conversations and practice documents — it makes no automated decisions about you as a person (GDPR Art. 22). Your practice results have no effect on the real Fachsprachprüfung: it is conducted and graded exclusively by human examiners of the medical chambers (Ärztekammern). And how you use the feedback for your learning is entirely up to you.

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FAQ/Answer guide

FAQ about the Fachsprachprüfung for doctors

Short answers about C1, B2, format, Bavarian fee, waiting time, FSP vs KP, and preparation.

6 minUpdated: 05 August 2026FAQFSPBayern

FSP FAQ

Format & durationC1 on a B2 basisBavarian costWaiting timeFSP vs. KP

FSP FAQ topics at a glance: format, C1/B2, Bavarian cost, waiting time, comparison with the Kenntnisprüfung

Short answer

This FAQ bundles key official points and visibly caveats regional figures.

At a glance

C1 professional language based on B2 is the BLÄK frame for FSP.
Bavaria usually describes three parts of 20 minutes each.
Bavaria publishes a fee of EUR 550; BLÄK currently states a regular wait of 4 to 6 weeks and reports 3,557 exams conducted in 2025.

Context

Date, cost, exam parts, repeats — before any practising begins, the organisational questions pile up. This FAQ answers them first, and shows where each figure comes from.

This FAQ bundles key official points and visibly caveats regional figures.

Why this FAQ comes first

Federal Medical Practitioners' Act, section 3 Bavarian Medical Chamber: Fachsprachprüfung

C1 professional language based on B2 is the BLÄK frame for FSP; Bavaria usually describes three parts of 20 minutes each. This FAQ bundles the questions that should be clarified before any deeper preparation – format, level, cost, waiting time, and the distinction from the Kenntnisprüfung.

Quick answers help, but authorities and state medical chambers remain responsible.

Bavarian figures at a glance

Government of Upper Bavaria: Approbation and FSP FAQ BLÄK: current wait times and exam volume

Bavaria publishes a EUR 550 fee according to the Government of Upper Bavaria; BLÄK currently states a regular wait of 4 to 6 weeks and reports 3,557 exams conducted in 2025. These figures are explicitly Bavaria-specific.

How to turn an FAQ answer into practice

A passively understood answer helps little in the exam conversation. Say it aloud in patient language and in colleague language – only then do you notice whether you can actually apply it.

Connect your frequent uncertainties with concrete practice sessions.
Use this FAQ as a starting point, not a complete exam guide.

Common misunderstandings

One misunderstanding: FAQ answers replace guidance from your responsible authority. A second: Bavarian figures apply nationwide – the checked sources do not support that.

Next step

After orientation comes simulation: FSP format is best practised through action, not by reading more answers.

FAQ

How long does FSP take?

BLÄK describes FSP in Bavaria usually as 60 minutes with three parts of 20 minutes each.

Which language level is tested?

According to BLÄK, it is medical professional language at C1 level on a B2 general-language foundation.

Is FSP a medical knowledge exam?

No. BLÄK describes it as a professional language exam; clinical context is needed, but the focus is communication.

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Practise history-taking, documentation, doctor-doctor conversation, and terminology in an exam-like flow.

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